It can happen so easily. All it takes are some unexpected expenses and/or poor planning – too many meals out, a dental emergency, a new job that requires an upgraded wardrobe – and you find yourself with far more credit card debt than you ever imagined. Or perhaps you’re looking ahead to a life event that is going to cost more than you can save

Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s time to revamp your style. After all, the start of a new season is the perfect time to give yourself a makeover. But that doesn’t have to mean a drastic transformation. Even doing something small like buying new accessories can make all the difference. Everyone deserves to splash out every now and then, but not all of us can

The best gift in the world is music. Music connects people across the world and allows us to express our inner selves. When it comes to giving presents, there are many ways to impress music lovers. The right gift can enhance their enjoyment of music and enable them to integrate music into every aspect of their lives. Such gifts exist, and you don’t have to dig deep to afford

Getting your child to keep their room clean may be an ongoing battle for parents. However, if you’re tired of the endless nagging and want them to adopt cleaner patterns, there are ways that you can make cleaning their room easier and fun. See Things From a Child’s Perspective

I have always found spring cleaning kind of therapeutic, because it allows me to get everything situated, organized, clean, and I can really take stock of things. A friend of mine, however, just finished her spring cleaning process last week and the effect that it had was a lot more impressive than just getting her place clean and orderly. Whether you are trying to make your

People always say that having a baby is expensive. One of the reasons for this is that babies require so much gear. Moms that are welcoming their second or third child can typically just dig items out of the attic and keep their expenses to a minimum, but new moms will have to buy everything from scratch, running up quite a tab. There are many

You know that organic tea that’s been collecting dust at the back of your cupboard? The one or two boxes that you bought at a farmer’s market one weekend, but forgot all about? Believe it or not, tea is actually a versatile ingredient to cook with. It’s not just something you take out when friends or your mother-in-law drop by. Instead of letting that delicious

Everyone wants that “perfect” wedding. Our culture promotes extravagance when it comes to wedding planning, and it can be hard to give up the dream of getting married the “fairy tale” way. However, the reality is quite different, especially when you have a limited wedding budget. In fact, the average cost of a wedding in the United States is well over $20,000. This is a

Choosing the perfect gown for your wedding is a tough thing to do. In the best of circumstances it can take hours of searching and trying on dresses. When you’re on a tight budget it becomes significantly more stressful. Designer dresses are very tempting when you are a bride, but it’s easy to overspend. When shopping you need to have a clear idea of what

Are you drowning in student loan debt? In 2015, student loan debt in the United States reached a staggering $1.3 trillion. Nearly 71 percent of students who graduated in 2015 carried student loans, at an average of over $35,000 per borrower. For students graduating with professional degrees that number can be substantially higher. You May Be Able to Pay Less.

More people rent than own these days and decorating a rental on a budget can be a struggle, especially when landlord restrictions make it hard to really make your apartment feel like home. I’ve come up with a variety of budget-conscious design tactics you can use to make your current pad look like the home you’ve always dreamed of, even if it’s just a temporary

You, like most Americans, probably enjoyed the holidays a bit too extravagantly to the detriment of your bank account. However, you, like most Americans, are not out of the woods yet. The New Year is rife with opportunities for expensive expenditures, like exciting vacations, significant birthdays, family and friend gatherings, and more. Without a spending detox, your rampant splurging will develop into a costly habit

If you are a student, chances are you’re on a tight budget. Even if you’re lucky enough to have scholarships or generous parents, you still need to be responsible and live within your means. Living on a budget is not the fun part of college. However, you will be grateful you made the effort if you have a healthy bank account and good credit when

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Valentine’s Day gifts have grown a bit stale. Your sweetie has learned to expect chocolates, cards, and jewelry. Do these things truly express how much you care, or are they just staples of the holiday? The following aren’t your traditional holiday gifts; they are ideas that will set you apart from the crowd. If you give one of these from-the-heart gifts, you’ll be telling your